Councillor Frank McAveety, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “Images of the city looking its best were broadcast around the world during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and the Big G played a major part in that, with queues of people lining up to get their pictures taken in front of it.

“It really helped make the city looked fantastic during the Games and I’m looking forward to seeing the Big G back permanently at Glasgow Green – which was a hugely successful venue for both sporting action and cultural events.

“I’m sure people will flock to see it and it will become a selfie hotspot once again.”